Traffic violation lands man with possession of cocaine in jail

FORREST CITY, AR (KAIT) – A Forrest
City man was found with cocaine and firearms after being pulled over for a
traffic violation.

On Monday, Officer Carnell Jacobs stopped
a car for a traffic violation, and found a Bersa .380 caliber handgun on one of
the passengers.

Officer Jacobs also found 26 small
baggies of crack cocaine and 4 small baggies containing powder cocaine.

The 22 year old passenger, John Jones,
was arrested for possession of a firearm by certain person, possession of
cocaine with purpose to deliver, proximity to certain facilities, and
obstructing government operations.

Police Chief E. P. Reynolds said he is proud of this
police work. "I would like to commend Officer Jacobs for his hard work and
dedication in our efforts to deter narcotic activity in Forrest City, and taking
another gun off the street," said Reynolds.

The Poplar Bluff R-1 School district now offers free breakfast and lunch this year to all students, grades pre-K through third, in an effort to help ensure children are receiving the proper nutrition throughout the school day.

The Poplar Bluff R-1 School district now offers free breakfast and lunch this year to all students, grades pre-K through third, in an effort to help ensure children are receiving the proper nutrition throughout the school day.